reality

Get Real, OK?

There is a raging debate right now among pro and hobbyist photographers alike about where to draw the line when editing images. Of course, this stems from the other big debate around the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in photography, but comes at it from a different slant.

Some time ago, Samsung was accused of faking a moon image to demonstrate the new low light (or was it astro?) features of its latest smartphone. Samsung’s response was that nothing is “real” in photography anyway so what does it matter?

What does it matter?

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What You See is Not What You Get

Artistic Ideas, Photography, Tools

I seem to be on a weird and wacky schedule these days – I routinely forget what day of the week or what month it is. But I am also getting busier, with online clubs and activities now going strong, in-person family visits a regular thing (which means driving) and solo outings wrapping up for the fall (somewhat desperately before the next lockdown comes). I don’t really feel like I am in control, although in reality, control is exactly what I do have.

Seamless pattern with film and digital photographic or photo cameras on light background But I digress, so back to photography. Have you ever stopped to consider the magical process that allows us to go from camera to screen to print? With all of us staring at screens so much more these days, I started to wonder about the specifics. I guess I have time on my hands and I am a nerd. So here’s what I found out…